WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The federal government will cover 100 percent of emergency power and public transportation costs through November 9 in eight New Jersey counties that were hit hard by Hurricane Sandy, according to the two U.S. senators representing the state.
Government To Pay New Jersey Emergency Power Costs: Senators
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Thu, 11/01/2012 - 9:27am
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